Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people

Severe storms have wreaked havoc across parts of China, resulting in 15 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and tens of thousands of evacuations. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has mobilized an all-out rescue operation, especially after a deadly landslide buried 16 people in the country’s west. The storms, which included tornadoes and landslides, have highlighted the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and response in the region. The situation underscores the vulnerability of densely populated areas to extreme weather events.